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During World War II, the organisation Air Raid Precautions was responsible for pre-fabricated constructions including as Anderson and Morrison shelters, the upkeep of public shelters, handing out of gas masks, maintenance of the blackout and any required rescue response after air raids.
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Recipes
As World War II progressed, Britain became hungrier as the Ministry of Food instituted a rationing system which covered most kinds of food.
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Bombs over Britain
Cities including Liverpool, Plymouth and London were bombarded by the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Take a look at some of the images...
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World War II posters
Look back at the iconic posters produced by the British government in World War II, courtesy of the Imperial War Museum.
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Rationing
Rationing in Britain was announced early into World War II. Check out a typical weekly food ration for the people of wartime Blighty.
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Fact
In World War II, banana skins and potatoes were used to polish shoes (although the former were virtually impossible to get hold of... )
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Bampton Shows the Way
Made by the Realist Film Unit, Bampton Shows The Way tells the story of a Devon village's efforts to organise a food week.
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Do it Now
A 1939 propaganda film from the GPO Film Unit, showing what people must or must not do in wartime. Advice includes keeping a gas mask handy.
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This 1941 film, sponsored by the Ministries of Information and Health, presents an optimistic view of the Evacution Programme.
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